# Repurposed Coffee Ground Sneakers nat-2's Vegan Coffee Sneakers are Made from 50% Coffee Grounds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-sneakers References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2018/11/german-designer-debuts-vegan-shoes-made-from-coffee) & [coilex](https://coilex.com/products/nat-2-coffee-dark-brown-w-m) Countless shoe brands have released footwear styles in coffee-inspired colorways but high-end German sneaker brand nat-2 is setting itself apart with coffee sneakers that are made from 50% coffee grounds. As such, the brand notes that "you can smell the coffee and see the material’s natural texture." The vegan-friendly, unisex sneakers bu nat-2 are available in both high-top and low-top styles, which feature coffee grounds that have been sustainably sourced from various parts of the world, with the type of coffee used varying on availability. While there are real rubber outsoles on the sneakers, inside of the eco-friendly design features an antibacterial cork insole. nat-2's sustainable footwear range includes a range of sneaker and boot styles that experiment with an assortment of natural materials like wood, fungi, corn and even grass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Footwear:** There is an opportunity to create new and innovative footwear options using sustainable materials like coffee grounds. - **Vegan Sneakers:** More and more consumers are looking for vegan-friendly options in all areas of their lives, including fashion and footwear. - **Natural Textures:** There is a growing trend towards incorporating natural materials and textures into fashion and footwear design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can look towards sustainable and innovative materials like coffee grounds to differentiate themselves in the market and attract eco-conscious consumers. - **Fashion:** Sustainable and vegan-friendly options are becoming more important in the fashion industry, providing opportunities for innovative designs and materials. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Companies in all industries can take cues from the use of coffee grounds in footwear and seek out alternative and sustainable materials to reduce their environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Coffee-Like Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-and-doublet.md) - [Chickpea-Based Ground Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-free-coffee-1.md) - [Latte-Inspired Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokka.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md) - [Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-1.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md)